घटाव
Ghatāv refers to the mathematical operation of subtraction or a general reduction or decrease in amount, intensity, or size. It is commonly used both in academic settings for arithmetic and in everyday life to describe falling prices or levels.
Examples
3 of 5बाजार में फलों के दाम में घटाव हुआ है।
There has been a decrease in fruit prices in the market.
जनसंख्या के आंकड़ों में भारी घटाव देखा गया।
A significant decrease was observed in population statistics.
तुम्हारे खर्चों में थोड़ा घटाव ज़रूरी है।
A little reduction in your expenses is necessary.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Ghats' (steps leading to a river) in India; as you step down the 'Ghat', your height relative to the ground 'Ghatav' (decreases).
Quick Quiz
दस में से पाँच का ____ पाँच होता है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: घटाव
Examples
बाजार में फलों के दाम में घटाव हुआ है।
everydayThere has been a decrease in fruit prices in the market.
जनसंख्या के आंकड़ों में भारी घटाव देखा गया।
formalA significant decrease was observed in population statistics.
तुम्हारे खर्चों में थोड़ा घटाव ज़रूरी है।
informalA little reduction in your expenses is necessary.
आज हम गणित की कक्षा में घटाव सीखेंगे।
academicToday we will learn subtraction in the math class.
कंपनी के मुनाफे में घटाव की संभावना है।
businessThere is a possibility of a decrease in the company's profit.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
जोड़-घटाव
calculation (literally addition-subtraction)
घटाव का चिह्न
minus sign
कीमतों में घटाव
reduction in prices
Often Confused With
Ghatā refers specifically to dark rain clouds or the act of something having decreased, while Ghatāv is the noun for the process or operation of reduction/subtraction.
Usage Notes
The word is versatile; use it for math homework or when talking about a decline in temperature or stock prices. It is more formal than the word 'kami'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the verb form 'ghatana' when they actually need the noun 'ghatav' to describe the concept of reduction.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Ghats' (steps leading to a river) in India; as you step down the 'Ghat', your height relative to the ground 'Ghatav' (decreases).
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit root 'ghaṭ' (to strive or happen), evolving in Hindi to represent the action of making something less.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Basic mathematical terms like 'ghatav' are among the first technical words taught to children in Hindi-medium primary schools.
Quick Quiz
दस में से पाँच का ____ पाँच होता है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: घटाव
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